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AP Sports WriterAP sources: Holland, Diamondbacks reach $3.25 million dealBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Two people familiar with the negotiations say reliever Greg Holland and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3.25 million, one-year contract.The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the...

Rangers, Kelley agree to $2.75M deal with 2020 optionARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Reliever Shawn Kelley agreed to a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers that guarantees the right-hander $2.75 million and includes a club option for 2020.The deal was announced Tuesday night by the Rangers, who made room on...

Nationals hire Jack McKeon, 88, as senior adviser to GMWASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals have hired Jack McKeon as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo.Washington on Wednesday confirmed the hiring of the 88-year-old McKeon, first reported by The Athletic. McKeon's son, Kasey, is the Nationals' director of...

Neil Walker agrees to $2M, 1-year contract with MarlinsMIAMI (AP) Switch-hitting infielder Neil Walker agreed Tuesday to a $2 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins and is expected to compete for a starting job.Walker was among the unsigned free agents last winter who attend a free agent...

Nationals hire Jack McKeon, 88, as senior adviser to GMWASHINGTON (AP) The Nationals have hired Jack McKeon as a senior adviser to general manager Mike Rizzo.Washington on Wednesday confirmed the hiring of the 88-year-old McKeon, first reported by The Athletic. McKeon's son, Kasey, is the Nationals' director of...

AP Baseball WriterNew York museum exhibit marks Jackie Robinson centennialBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) As the 100th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's birth approached, Sharon Robinson is sure her father would have a lot to say about the current political climate in the United States if he were still...

AP Baseball WriterNew York museum exhibit marks Jackie Robinson centennialBy RONALD BLUMNEW YORK (AP) An exhibit on Jackie Robinson opens at the Museum of the City of New York on Thursday, the centennial of the birth of the man who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier.Robinson first played...

AP Sports WriterMariners finally get chance to honor Edgar's electionBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Edgar Martinez spent last week on the East Coast, being honored among the latest electees to the Baseball Hall of Fame thousands of miles from the place he called home for his entire career.The Seattle...

Rangers sign reliever Kelley to $2.75M deal with '20 optionARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Veteran reliever Shawn Kelley signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers that guarantees the right-hander $2.75 million and includes a club option for a second season.The signing was announced Tuesday night by the Rangers, who...

Rangers sign reliever Kelley to $2.75M deal with '20 optionARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Veteran reliever Shawn Kelley has signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers that guarantees the right-hander $2.75 million and includes a club option for a second season.The signing was announced Tuesday night by the Rangers,...

Associated PressBrewers' Braun changing swing, focused on being a forceBy JOHN HANDMILWAUKEE (AP) Now 35, Ryan Braun is years past his dominant, MVP self. Yet the aging slugger is trying to set himself up to be a part of the Milwaukee Brewers' promising future.Specifically, Braun is doing something...

Kirk Gibson new special assistant for Tigers, keeps TV roleDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers have hired former star Kirk Gibson as a special assistant to the general manager, and the team says he'll also remain in his role as a commentator for Fox Sports Detroit.The Tigers announced the...